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* Becky Johnson's security envelope pinback buttons project *****
We like the work of BC-born Becky Johnson, who has lately been creating crocheted elf hats, neck-warmers and security envelope pinback buttons. Six bucks buys you a whole set of the latter.
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* Christmas Countdown 2008: evalu8.org's Christmas Gift Guide for 2008 *****
Yes, it's true, harried shoppers, Christmas is closing in fast. There's never enough time to really clean and really prepare and really shop for everything, is there? evalu8.org can help!
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* City of Craft, Toronto *****
Saturday, December 13, 2008, Toronto. This is definitely a Be There or Be Square event! Don't miss it.
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BC PC Technology Systems, Toronto (Anne Garber review) *****
One of the services I have long needed when I visit Toronto is a reliable computer shop with a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable owner. That's where Bob Bagheri comes in.
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Cayne's the Super Houseware Store, Toronto (Anne Garber review) ***** 
I made the trek up to Steeles and Yonge (it's about two blocks East and the first stoplight north of that intersection) because they were offering a sale price on those wonderful drip-less Casabella Water Stop rubber gloves that are so difficult to find. . .
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Cupcake Day at the Knit Cafe, Toronto *****
On December 13th, the Knit Café (in partnership with the City of Craft) will be
hosting "Cupcake Day."
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Disaster is in the details *
There are subtle epiphanies in these pictures of disaster zones, SARAH MILROY writes. Five photographers zoom in on New York's ground zero, China's Yangtze valley, Chernobyl and Hiroshima. . .
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Featured gift: CUTIE PATOOTIE WHIMSICAL KIDS WARES *
Jody & Whitney will soon be introducing a new line of "baked goods" (cakes, cupcakes and donuts) made from gorgeous vintage chenilles and other fabrics. Toronto, ON
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Knit-picking in Toronto *
If they use high-lanolin, natural wool, could this be a solution for the leaky condo? New craft fair in Toronto runs December 1, 2007.
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Super Bargain Warehouse (Toronto) ****
Rather than listing what they HAVE, it might almost be far simpler to list what they don't carry.
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The Beguiling (Toronto comic book store) *****
This unique lose-yourself-in-time collection of comix, alternative comic art, illustration books and fringe culture is worth discovering for anyone with an appreciation of graphic novels and new illustrative skill.
Toronto, ON
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The Medical Spot (Toronto) *** 1/2
This great resource for children of aging parents is a thriving Toronto business.
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